The greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world... to see clearly is poetry, prophecy and religion all in one. John Ruskin Poetry
You might sooner get lightning out of incense smoke than true action or passion out of your modern English religion. John Ruskin Religion
All great art is the work of the whole living creature, body and soul, and chiefly of the soul. John Ruskin Great
The first test of a truly great man is his humility. By humility I don't mean doubt of his powers or hesitation in speaking his opinion, but merely an understanding of the relationship of what he can say and what he can do. John Ruskin Relationship